Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Through June 30, 2020, includes in the definition of "debilitating medical condition" any other medical condition for which an opioid has been or could be prescribed by a physician based on generally accepted standards of care. Provides that an individual whose initial application is submitted as an alternative to opioid treatment shall have specified provisions relating to fingerprints and background checks waived. Provides that within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Public Health shall adopt emergency rules to expedite approval for individuals who submit an application as an alternative to opioid treatment. Provides that an individual issued a registry card under these provisions who is seeking renewal of the registry card must comply with specified renewal requirements. Provides that the Department may waive an excluded offense for a cultivation center agent, dispensing organization, qualifying patient, or designated caregiver if the person demonstrates that the violation of State or federal law was the result of opioid addiction or dependence. Provides that the Department's annual report under the Act shall include specified information concerning applicants seeking an alternative to opioid treatment. Defines "opioid".

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Adds provisions concerning an opioid prescription pilot program. Provides that notwithstanding provisions concerning the registration of qualifying patients and designated caregivers and the issuance of registry identification cards, a person who has received a physician certification for a medical condition that an opioid has been or could be prescribed for by a physician based on generally accepted standards of care is entitled to purchase medical cannabis from a dispensing organization. Sets forth the procedure for a person to purchase medical cannabis under these provisions. Provides that upon dispensing medical cannabis to a person, the dispensing organization must provide the person with an endorsement card to certify that the person is in lawful possession of medical cannabis. Provides that a person who wishes to continue use of medical cannabis shall apply for a registration card with the Department of Public Health. Provides that these provisions are inoperative on and after July 1, 2020. Provides that for the purposes of the Act and to clarify the legislative findings on the lawful use of cannabis, an individual in possession of an endorsement card from a dispensary organization under provisions concerning an opioid prescription pilot program shall not be considered an unlawful user or addicted to narcotics solely as a result of his or her endorsement card. Provides that through June 30, 2020, "debilitating medical condition" includes any other medical condition for which an opioid has been or could be prescribed by a physician based on generally accepted standards of care. Removes provisions requiring a qualifying patient or designated caregiver to get fingerprinted and go through a background check. Makes corresponding changes. Deletes the definition of "excluded offense" for a qualifying patient or designated caregiver. Removes provisions providing that the Department shall revoke the card of a qualifying patient or designated caregiver convicted of an excluded offense. Deletes provisions concerning the eligibility of a person who has been convicted of a felony under specified Acts to receive a registry identification card. Provides that the Department may deny an application or renewal for a qualifying patient or a designated caregiver chosen by a qualifying patient whose registry identification card was granted if he or she violated any requirement of the Act. Provides that a physician who certifies a debilitating medical condition for a qualifying patient may notify the Department in writing if the physician has reason to believe that either the registered qualifying patient has ceased to suffer from a debilitating medical condition or that continued use of medical cannabis would result in contraindication with the patient's other medication. Provides that the Department shall revoke the patient's registry identification card after receiving the physician's notification. Provides that if a registered qualifying patient's certifying physician notifies the Department in writing that continued use of medical cannabis would result in contraindication with the patient's other medication, the card shall become null and void. Provides that the Department's annual report under the Act shall include specified information concerning applicants seeking an alternative to opioid treatment. Defines "bona fide physician-patient relationship", "endorsement card", and "opioid". Makes other changes.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program under which an individual diagnosed with and undergoing treatment for a medical condition for which an opioid has been or could be prescribed may receive medical cannabis under specified conditions. Provides that the Department shall establish and maintain the Illinois Cannabis Tracking System to collect information about all Opioid Alternative Pilot Program participants and track the sale of medical cannabis for verification purposes. Provides that the provisions concerning the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program are inoperative on and after July 1, 2020. Provides that, if a physician who certifies a debilitating medical condition for a qualifying medical condition notifies the Department of specified matters, then the Department shall revoke the qualifying patient's registry identification card. Adds provisions concerning written certification under the Act. Removes provisions requiring fingerprints and background checks for qualifying patients and designated caregivers. Provides that a person with a written certification for a debilitating medical condition who has submitted a completed online application to the Department shall receive a provisional registration and be entitled to purchase medical cannabis from a licensed dispensing organization for 90 days or until his or her application has been denied or he or she receives a registry identification card, whichever is earlier. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for a person or business to charge a fee for assistance in the preparation, compilation, or submission of an application to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program or the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program. Extends the time for the Department to approve or deny an application or renewal of a registry identification card from 30 to 90 days. Removes language making a person who has been convicted of specified felonies ineligible to receive a registry identification card. Adds, changes, and deletes definitions. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the Code does not apply to procurement expenditures necessary to implement the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program and Opioid Alternative Pilot Program. Effective immediately.